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The increased percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument, across all debt facilities during the repayment deferral period

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The amount of draw down per vessel anticipated under the Loan Amendment

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The amount of Free Projected Cash Anticipated under the Loan Amendment

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The Minimum Value of the assets pledged as securities for bank borrowings

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The percentage of debt guaranteed for the Company's joint venture

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The cash outflow for cost incurred directly with the issuance of an equity security.

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